VEP4 T6 (B4204T) vs VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) BUY 78/100
+6 points over VEP4 T6 (B4204T)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VEP4 T6 (B4204T) Volvo
0 / 100
BUY VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) Volvo

Specifications

VEP4 T6 (B4204T)
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
2014--present
2014--present
Displacement
1969 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
310--320 hp
245--254 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€2,400--€5,500
€1,900--€4,500

Character

VEP4 T6 (B4204T)

"Twin-charged turbo+supercharger. Unique engineering. Powerful but complex. Supercharger clutch wear is known issue."

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

"New-gen Volvo four-cyl. Powers XC40 to XC90. Reliable but less character than old five. Adequate."

Issues Comparison

VEP4 T6 (B4204T) 3

▲ HIGH
Oil consumption — same campaign as T5 €1,500--€3,500 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Supercharger belt wear €400--€800 80,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Supercharger clutch wear €500--€1,200 100,000 km--160,000 km

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) 3

▲ HIGH
Oil consumption — piston rings (2014-2016) €1,500--€3,500 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo diverter valve failure €200--€500 80,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Engine / transmission mount wear €200--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

VEP4 T6 (B4204T) 3

S60 T6 224 2010--2018 Sedan XC60 T6 246 2017--2024 SUV XC90 T6 256 2015--2022 SUV

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) 7

S60 T4 224 2014--2018 Sedan S60 T5 224 2010--2018 Sedan V40 2.0T T3 525 2015--2019 Hatchback V40 2.0T T4 525 2013--2019 Hatchback V40 2.0T T5 525 2013--2019 Hatchback V60 T5 155 2010--2018 Wagon XC40 2.0T T4 536 2017--2019 SUV
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